Bone broth is a fertility superfood that deserves a spot in your kitchen! It’s packed with nutrients that are often lacking in our diets, making it an excellent choice for supporting your fertility journey.

Nutritional Powerhouse

Bone broth is made by simmering bones, skin, and connective tissues for an extended period. This process releases an array of nutrients, including protein, collagen, gelatine, glycine, and minerals. Did you know that bones contain more minerals per gram than any other tissue? These minerals leach into the cooking liquid as it simmers, creating a nutrient-rich broth that’s easy for your body to absorb and use.

Collagen, Gelatine, and Glycine

Two standout proteins in bone broth are collagen and gelatine. These are rich sources of glycine, an amino acid that’s essential during pregnancy. Glycine plays a critical role in foetal DNA and collagen synthesis, helping your body grow and adapt to pregnancy. It’s one of the key nutrients you need to obtain through your diet as your body can’t produce enough on its own during this time.

The best dietary sources of glycine include bone broth, slow-cooked meat, and skin-on, bone-in poultry. Bone broth offers an easy and versatile way to boost your glycine intake.

Why I Love Bone Broth

Making bone broth at home can be a bit of a faff – it’s relatively simple but takes time. That’s why I often turn to my favourite brand, Freja. Their bone broth is a game-changer! A good broth should gel and solidify when chilled, a sign that it’s rich in gelatine and collagen. Freja’s broth ticks all the boxes, adding beautiful body to soups and sauces.

A Kitchen Staple

Bone broth isn’t just for sipping. It’s a versatile ingredient that can elevate your cooking while packing in fertility-boosting nutrients. I use it daily to add depth of flavour and goodness to a variety of dishes. A splash of broth works wonders in curry, chilli, or bolognese. And of course, it’s the perfect base for soups.

As Martin Yan famously said, “When you have good stock, you can make good soup.” While stock isn’t essential for every soup, it improves almost any recipe by adding layers of flavour.

Try These Fertility-Boosting Recipes

Inside The Fertility Kitchen Insiders, you’ll find delicious recipes that showcase the versatility of bone broth:

• Easy Pea-sy Soup: A vibrant green pea soup that’s quick, easy, and flavourful.
• Sweet Potato Soup with Chermoula-Roasted Chickpeas: A rich, thick warming soup with spiced chickpeas for added texture and taste.
• Roast Tomato & Red Pepper Soup: A nutrient-packed recipe that’s especially beneficial for male fertility – find out why in the recipe post!
• Chicken and Vegetable Broth with Ginger: Nourishing, stunningly simple, and delicious. Roast chicken, vegetables, ginger, and broth come together for a hearty and healing soup. This perfect addition to your fertility diet will be on repeat all winter.

Make Bone Broth a Staple in Your Fertility Journey

Bone broth is more than just a culinary delight; it’s a powerful tool for optimising your fertility. Whether you’re sipping it on its own or incorporating it into recipes, bone broth can play a key role in supporting your health and fertility goals.

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